Saturday, 16th December was the official opening day for the St Gervais winter season. We nipped up to Le Betex to get in a few turns as it is the first day of the season! Snow is thin, but its there, and there was a limited number of runs open, but given the late arrival of the snow, the pisteurs have done a great job !
Today, the resort was again closed - a snow preservation messure I believe, in preperation for the main start of the season which is the Christmas week. We are assured that the lifts will open again on Saturday 23 December.
We are all looking forward expectantly to more snow!
Frinday, and the first snow fell in the village overnight. This is a big relief as there had been none so far - not even any staying on the ski area. But with Friday and Saturdays fall, the continuing cold temperatures and some use of the snow canons it looks like the resort will be opening on time on the 16 December.
With the Christmas lights up and switched on and all the snow covering the trees and chalets, and the sun out the village is looking great at the moment. Looks like it will be another great start to the season. I’m looking forward to getting the skis on an heading for the slopes!